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Summarize a given article in one to two paragraphs.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/arts/television/television-protests.html


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In recent months, there have been an unprecedented number of protests in response to police brutality and systemic racism. In response, a growing number of TV shows have taken on themes of social justice and police reform. Networks such as HBO, ABC, and Netflix are using their platforms to help address the systemic issues facing our society. These shows use their storytelling to bring the broader social issues to life, raising public awareness and inspiring action towards positive change.